Spotlight

Laci Jo Brimer has been Chief of Police at Rains ISD since November 30, 2022. She came to the job with years of experience in law enforcement, a criminal justice education, and a passion for the job. […]

Alice Wenzel, president of the civic club, information which she gleaned from a club pamphlet dates it back to 1944. […]

April Emig and Blanca Hermenegildo work for the Rains County Appraisal District providing market value for real and business personal property. […]

Mary White’s family has lived and worked in Emory since the 19th century. […]

Cindy Callentine is treasurer of The Crafty Ladies, a club that was organized in 1975 for the purpose of providing baked goods for nursing homes. […]

Police Chief Lasaro (Laz) Birdwell was sworn into his position on February 8, but has been a patrol officer at the department since May 22, 2023. […]

John Turk spent his young life in Garland and moved to Point eight years ago, after marrying his wife Michelle who is a native of the area. […]

Paige Wilson has been supervisor of Rains County Dispatch since June 2023, and as of April will have seven years working in the profession. […]

Kate Fenter opened KT’z Espresso Kafe, 369 W. Lennon Drive, at the end of August 2023. It has taken a lot of renovation, and dealing with contractor problems, but Fenter says she is where she wants to be. […]

On January 20, Tommy Gaston clocked in 55 years in the propane gas business. […]